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Dr. Jason M. Williams

“This is going to have a colossal effect and all kinds of collateral consequences that I don’t even think people are really seeing or talking about right now.”

Dr. Jason Williams, Professor of Justice Studies, spoke with NJ.com about how reduced support for community violence intervention programs could have long-term impacts on public safety.

Dr. Meiyin Wu

“Different bacteria produce very different types of cyanotoxin. While some can cause very minor symptoms, such as skin irritation, some will actually damage our liver or nervous system, and cause much more severe impact on human health.”

Dr. Meiyin Wu, Professor of Biology, spoke to NJ Spotlight News about the growing bacteria and algae showing up in New Jersey’s lakes and reservoirs, and how some types can be more dangerous than others.


Dr. Cortni Borgerson

“They go through five life stages, building up all this fat and creating an edible and fantastic treat. We eat them at the fifth instar stage so its before they have wings or anything like that.”

Dr. Cortni Borgerson, Professor of Anthropology, discussed with NPR how cicadas can be safely foraged and prepared as a sustainable food source.

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